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Man Who Witnessed George Floyd Murder By Police Suing Minneapolis Over Officers' Actions

Donald Williams of Minneapolis filed the lawsuit Tuesday in Hennepin County District Court.

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While now ex-officer Derek Chauvin kneeled on Floyd's neck on May 25, 2020, he threatened Williams and other bystanders with a can of mace, shaking it at them after Williams expressed concern for Floyd, according to the lawsuit.
While now ex-officer Derek Chauvin kneeled on Floyd's neck on May 25, 2020, he threatened Williams and other bystanders with a can of mace, shaking it at them after Williams expressed concern for Floyd, according to the lawsuit. (CBS)

By CBS Minnesota Staff:

One of the most vocal bystanders as a Minneapolis police officer murdered George Floyd three years ago is suing the city, alleging he was assaulted and suffered emotional distress as he witnessed the handcuffed Black man beg for his life, go limp and stop breathing.

Donald Williams of Minneapolis filed the lawsuit Tuesday in Hennepin County District Court.

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